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These are TripAdvisor's 15 highest rated Texas luxury hotels

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:08:32 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — The old adage about everything being bigger in Texas doesn't stop when it comes to hotel luxury. While the Lone Star State may not be top of everyone's mind for potential vacation spots, there's no shortage of "best" hotels to try out. It just depends who you ask.Filtering Texas luxury hotels by TripAdvisor's "5-bubble" rankings — indicating highest user ratings — show some serious amenities and happening hot spots. TripAdvisor bubble ratings are based on "quality, quantity, and age of individual travelers' ratings and reviews." The company explains bubble ratings differ from popularity indexes because they are based on "an absolute measure of quality," with five bubbles being "excellent." These Texas cities are ranked worst for running — do you agree? While major metros like Austin, Houston and San Antonio dominate the list, there are many unexpected cities with hotels in the top 15 — including Granbury, Graford and Ennis.Here are TripAdvisor's current Best Hotels in ...

Laura Collins: Is the U.S. ready to get serious about managing migration at the border?

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:08:32 GMT

U.S. border policy is stuck in the past. The expiration of Title 42 gives the U.S. government another chance to effectively manage migration and border security, but it will be successful only if it addresses the reality of Western Hemisphere migration.Our deterrence policies and enforcement infrastructure were built decades ago for single adult men seeking employment. Since 2013, vulnerable populations — unaccompanied children, families and vulnerable adults seeking refuge — have dominated border arrivals. Successive administrations, no matter how draconian or punitive their chosen policies, have been unable to prevent migrants from arriving at the border.The last three years have seen a firm commitment to Title 42, public health guidance implemented in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic that expelled most border crossers without granting them an asylum interview. This policy was an abject failure at preventing the spread of COVID-19. The side effect was that it ...

St. Paul man stabbed to death Saturday night in Frogtown; suspect in custody

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:08:32 GMT

A St. Paul man was stabbed to death late Saturday night in Frogtown and another man was  arrested in connection with the city’s 16th homicide of the year, authorities said.St. Paul police said that just after 10:30 p.m. a stabbing was reported on the 1000 block of Charles Avenue.Officers arrived to find a man in a room with stab wounds. St. Paul Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the man dead.The officers secured the scene until members of the city’s homicide, forensic services and video management units arrived. After searching the neighborhood, officers arrested a man on suspicion of murder.The Ramsey County medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to identify the victim and determine an exact cause of death.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Feds: don’t mix weed with guns and ammo Crime & Public Safety | St. Paul man killed in single car crash on MN 280 early Saturday Crime & Public Safety | ...

Letters: Find ways to work together on our hard problems

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:08:32 GMT

Find a way to work togetherWhat ever happened to politicians from both parties working together to get things done for the betterment of all Americans? Republicans and Democrats can differ on many issues but they should also realize that on some very dire concerns there is need for compromise.  A little give and take from both sides … without constant finger-pointing.When Jimmy Carter was president, he had a Democratic House and a Democratic Senate. Yet the country was often at a stalemate in both domestic and foreign issues. What from the hostage taking in Iran to the oil embargo which almost stalled America’s economy.Fast forward to the Reagan administration. President Reagan and Speaker Tip O’Neill had their differences but often sat down to share a glass of wine and actually worked together on many issues. All for the good of the country.Then there was President Bill Clinton  and Speaker Newt Gingrich. A lot of differences on many issues, yet they were not at e...

Large sinkhole closes part of PCH in Long Beach 

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:08:32 GMT

A large sinkhole opened up on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach on Saturday afternoon and a portion of the road remains closed through early Sunday morning. Road crews were seen repairing the hole, located on PCH between Santa Fe Avenue and Harbor Avenue west of the 710 Freeway. The road crews anticipate having the road open within an hour but advise drivers to avoid the area until further notice. There is no word on what caused the sinkhole. 

Yamaguchi hosts Family Literacy Festival at Children’s Discovery Museum

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:08:32 GMT

Family Literacy FestivalAuthors, Olympic athletes and Grammy-winning musicians will come together June 10 for the inaugural Family Literacy Festival hosted by the San Jose Public Library Foundation, Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream and Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.Yamaguchi is both an Olympic gold medalist in figure skating and a children’s book author, and the festival will feature guests from both worlds. U.S. Silver figure skating champion Polina Edmunds, Olympic bronze medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani and children’s book authors Tim McCanna, Maggie Tokuda Hall and New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Fosberry will be on hand to read to kids. Grammy winners Alphabet Rockers and children’s musician AndyZ are set to perform.The festival will take place at Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, at 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. for the morning session and again from 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available at https://www.sjplf.org/kristi-yamaguchis-family-literacy-festi...

Campbell’s Heritage Theatre hosts dance recitals

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:08:32 GMT

Dance recitals at HeritageA couple local dance companies are holding recitals next week at Campbell’s Heritage Theatre at 1 W. Campbell Ave.Infinity Dance Studio is staging “Infinity and Beyond!” Thursday, June 15, and Friday, June 16, at 6 p.m.to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Tickets are $26.50 at https://www.campbellca.gov/heritagetheatre.On Saturday, June 17, it’s California Sports Center’s turn on the dance floor. Students are presenting “A Night at the Movies” at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 at https://www.campbellca.gov/heritagetheatre.Cold War Spies at Happy HourRetired attorney David Blinn hold forth about two Cold War spies, Campbell resident James Mintkenbaugh and Robert Johnson, at a June 17 History Happy Hour. The two men were arrested in 1965 by the FBI and charged with selling U.S. Defense secrets to Russia.The talk is set for the Carriage House next to the Ainsley House at 300 Grant St. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Light appetizers and beverages will be serv...

Saratoga Historical Museum hosts fundraiser, Masson history webinar

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:08:32 GMT

Game day fundraiserThe Saratoga Historical Museum is hosting a game day fundraiser on Tuesday, June 20 at 11 a.m., when participants can choose to join a game of bridge or Mah Jong at the Saratoga Oaks Clubhouse, 14626 Big Basin Way.Tickets are $50, including lunch. Reserve a seat at the table by June 17 by emailing [email protected] history of MassonThe Saratoga Historical Foundation and Museum presents a postcard history of Paul Masson Winery June 20 at 7 p.m., led by wine historian Gail Unzelman and wine data researcher Alice van Ommeren.To join the free webinar, visit www.saratogahistory.com and click on “Paul Masson.”Saratoga Safety FairMeet with representatives of Saratoga’s public safety organizations during the Saratoga Safety Fair on Saturday, June 24,9-11 a.m., at the Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave. Attendees will have the chance to discuss topics like crime prevention and wildfire preparedness with safety experts. No registra...

Latest line: A good week for Bob Myers, a bad week for Elizabeth Holmes

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:08:32 GMT

Bob MyersWarriors’ GM steps down after 12 years, earning widespread praise for winning four NBA championships, signing Steve Kerr, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green, and building a Bay Area dynasty.    Elizabeth HolmesFounder of now-defunct Palo Alto blood testing company Theranos, once hailed as a Steve Jobs-like visionary, enters a Texas prison to begin an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors.   Steve GarveyFormer Dodgers first baseman considers a run for U.S. Senate as a Republican. He’s got name recognition, but Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-to-1 in California. And Giants fans? Probably a no. 

They said it: Getting to know words

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:08:32 GMT

“I would coin myself a quick word here. I’m an encyclopediac.”— Dhruv Subramanian, a 7th-grader at Windemere Ranch Middle School in San Ramon and finalist in the Scripps National Spelling Bee held last week near Washington, D.C., on how he got to be such a good speller.